Childminder EY315143

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 February 2016 13 January 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is outstanding and the childminder has an exceptionally clear understanding of how children learn. The childminder has high expectations for each child and their levels of achievement are extremely high. This means they are exceptionally well prepared for the move on to school.  Planning, observation and assessment are robust. The childminder uses her observations precisely to tailor activities to meet children's individual learning needs. Parents are provided with a very accurate overview of their child's progress and are fully encouraged to be involved in their learning.  Children have great fun in this welcoming and vibrant environment. They are very excited and enthusiastic early learners. Their eagerness to explore and discover is carefully nurtured by the childminder through an extensive range of activities and experiences that children thoroughly enjoy.  Children's emotional well-being is promoted effectively. The childminder recognises the

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This provision is outstanding

uniqueness of each child in her care. Her extremely attentive approach and knowledge of children's individual needs mean they develop a very strong sense of security and belonging.  Partnerships with parents are very strong and children benefit greatly from a shared approach to their care and learning. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder and are more than happy with the care provided.  The childminder is extremely dedicated and committed to her role. She monitors and evaluates all aspects of her practice meticulously to secure continuous improvement. She continually reflects on her practice and tracks children's progress methodically.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 continue to monitor the progress of different groups of children, to ensure that any gaps in learning are narrowing and children continue to make outstanding progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding, including the outdoor area.  The inspector jointly observed and discussed the teaching and learning activities provided with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. She also checked the childminder's and assistant's qualifications, children's development records and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her self-evaluation and plans for improvement.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children detailed in questionnaires, and references provided by parents on the day of inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is very vigilant and knows what to do should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She ensures her assistant fully understands the procedures to keep children safe. The childminder is well qualified and very experienced. She undertakes regular training and shares her learning with her assistant to maintain the outstanding quality of teaching. The childminder tracks the individual progress of all children and has started to monitor differences in some groups of children who attend. She uses this information to provide specific programmes of support based on identified needs. She is now looking to extend this to look at other groups and ensure that gaps in learning continue to narrow. The childminder has excellent partnerships with other early years providers. She works diligently to ensure a coordinated response, so all children make the best possible progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder uses an array of methods to inspire young children to learn. Excellent interactions and very skilful questioning encourage children to fully explore their own ideas and make links in their learning. Children particularly enjoy time spent in the garden, where they use their imagination pretending to be pirates, enthusiastically searching for treasure in the sand. Planned activities are superb. The childminder helps children learn how to take turns, use their senses and develop their language and mathematical skills. For example, they count and measure how many scoops of oats they need to fill their containers and trucks. Simple calculation is introduced for older children by talking about more and less, and adding and taking away. Younger children are encouraged to explore by mixing water into the oats. The childminder effectively helps children build early literacy skills. Children listen attentively to stories and proudly write their names.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children flourish in the childminder's care. The childminder makes very good use of local amenities, regularly taking children on walks through the forest and local fields to observe wildlife. She provides all-weather suits and wellingtons for outdoor play, so children benefit from fresh air and exercise all year round. Children constantly chat as they play, confidently asking questions and talking about what they would like to do. They have a strong sense of belonging. They are keen to show visitors their photographs displayed in the playroom. The childminder is an excellent role model and sets high standards for children's behaviour. Children use very good manners and develop strong friendships, asking each other for help. They show a mature consideration for the feelings of others, making Christmas cards for the residents of a local care home. The childminder talks to children about keeping safe. They demonstrate excellent understanding for their age,

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

knowing to be mindful of others as they play, and using space and resources safely.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make rapid progress in their learning and development. They are ready for the move on to school. They are exceptionally confident, demonstrating high levels of concentration and excellent listening skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY315143 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 849037 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire. The childminder works with an assistant. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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